“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
Stratton.—Died March 8, 1901, at the home of his father in Dorchester, Mass., of pneumonia, Charles Stratton, in his thirty-fifth year. He leaves a father, brother, and two sisters to mourn their loss. The writer spoke at the funeral, from 2 Sam. 14:14. K. C. Russell. Learned.—Died March 28, 1901, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Milks, Abigail Learned, aged 88 years, 1 month, 7 days. She had for many years been a firm believer in the Advent truth, and will be remembered by many as a pioneer Sabbath-keeper. She sleeps in Jesus. R. Adams. Warner.—Died March 26, 1901, at Conde, S. D., Brother Ira Warner. He was born in New York in 1825, and accepted the truths of the Third Angel’s Message in 1860 under the labors of Elder J. H. Waggoner. He gave good evidence of being prepared for a part in the first resurrection. Remarks at the funeral by the writer were based upon Ps. 116:15. W. G. Kneeland. Schuster.—Mrs. Flora Belle Schuster, wife of W. P. Schuster, was born in Chicago, Ill., in October, 1868, and died in Cincinnati, Ohio, of a complication of diseases, Feb. 10, 1901, being in the thirty-third year of her age. She formerly belonged to the Baptist Church, but was converted to present truth about two years ago at Covington, Ky. There was no organized church there, and she had not yet had an opportunity of baptism, but was fully identified with our people. She leaves a husband and four small children. E. M. W. Mallory.—Died, near Winston, Mo., March 15, 1901, of cancer, Joseph Mallory, in the eighty-second year of his age. Brother Mallory was one of the pioneer Sabbath-keepers of the State, having accepted the truth about forty years ago. He leaves a devoted wife and four children to mourn their loss. The funeral was largely attended. R. C. Porter. Parker.—Died Dec. 10, 1900, at the home of her son, Willie Parker, in Galway, N. Y., Elizabeth Porter Parker, aged 66 years. She accepted the Sabbath truth about forty years ago. She was a fond and loving wife and mother. The funeral was held at her late home, December 12, Rev. Naylor officiating. Interment was made at East Galway. Jane E. Lewis. Empre.—Mary E. Empre was born in New Jersey, March 29, 1825; died at Sand Lake, Mich., March 26, 1901. Twenty-two years ago she heard the Advent message preached, accepted it, and remained a firm believer till her death. She was a kind, patient wife and mother, and died in hope. Funeral sermon was given by Elder Eugene Leland, from Eph. 3:14, 15. Rovilla M. Field. Fry.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Nov. 25, 1900, near Sanford, Fla., Barbara Ann Fry, aged 64 years, 5 months, 15 days. She leaves a husband, a daughter, and five sons to mourn their loss. Her life was spent for others. Sister Fry was a faithful, consistent member of the Orlando, Fla., church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, to a full house of loving friends and neighbors. L. H. Crisler. Powell.—Died at her home, in Sanford, Tenn., March 8, 1901, Sister Lavina Ann Powell. She had suffered much for years, but was patient to the last. She accepted the Third Angel’s Message nineteen years ago, and was a faithful Bible worker and witness for Jesus. She now sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken from Ps. 116:15, by the writer. Geo. W. Wells. Barr.—Sarah E., wife of Brother D. W. Barr, died of apoplexy, March 5, 1901, in Elmhurst, near Oakland, Cal., aged 67 years, 11 months, 2 days. She and her husband accepted the truth in Kentucky, twenty-five years ago. They were very happy in their forty-two years of married life. She leaves an aged husband and three sons to mourn their loss, but they sorrow not without hope. M. C. Wilcox. Rusher.—Amanda Morey was born in Switzerland in 1835, and came to America in 1841, settling in New York. She was married to Peter Rusher in 1857, and soon after became an Adventist. She died in St. Charles township, Mich., March 16, 1901, of cancer of the stomach, aged 65 years, 8 months, 14 days. During her intense suffering her constant theme was God’s love. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. O. Soule. Gregory.—Brother Harmon Gregory died at the home of his daughter, Sister D. Van Camp, at Hartford, Mich., in March, 1886. Brother Gregory was born in Fletcher, Vt., March 20, 1820. He moved to Ohio in 1855, where he accepted the Saviour and united with the Seventh-day Adventists, with whom he remained until his death. He came to Hartford, Mich., in March, 1886. Brother Gregory was a devoted Christian, a loving and affectionate husband. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. C. Hebner. Russ.—Died at South Russell, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1901, of pneumonia, brought on by a relapse of measles, Brother Dexter C. Russ, in the fifty-second year of his age. In 1883 Brother Russ united with the Silver Hill church, now known as the South Russell church. He was a firm believer of the truths of the Third Angel’s Message, putting in practice its principles in his daily life. By his death the church loses one of its truest members, and his family a kind father and husband. He leaves a wife and three children, besides other relatives, to mourn their loss; but they sorrow not as those without hope. Services were conducted by Rev. C. Gall (Methodist). Paul M. Wilcox. Green.—Died Oct. 28, 1901, at the General Hospital, Buffalo, N. Y., Lucy Green, wife of George C. Green, of Little Genesee, N. Y. Sister Green was born in Potter County, Pa., in 1825, where she accepted the truth about 1855. After her marriage, in 1865, she removed to New York, where, with her husband, she was ever active in promoting the cause which she loved. She gave expression to her faith by her humble, earnest Christian living, which caused her influence to be felt by all who knew her. All the denominational enterprises were matters of personal interest to her, and most of them have been aided by the contributions which self-denial enabled her to make. Her hope was bright for immortality. The funeral was conducted at Little Genesee by Elder G. R. Lesch. Text, Ps. 63:4. B. E. Fisk.